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“I’d much rather see a great big, strapping male police officer with a female [police officer]” Reform leader Nigel Farage says he’d recruit a “physically tougher” standard of police officer. His MP for Runcorn and Helsby, Sarah Pochin, says female officers should be deployed…

In My Opinion: “You should never wear socks with sandals.” 5 Live's presenter for the week, Kylie Pentelow says sandals are summer footwear and shouldn’t be worn with socks. What do you think?

In My Opinion: “The sooner we get rid of queuing, the better.” Esme Gordon-Craig is a journalist and she says that technology is finding so many ways to get rid of queuing. What do you think?

In My Opinion: “Should there be the opportunity for King Charles and Prince Harry to reconcile their relationship, they should be warmly welcomed and encouraged.” Royal commentator Ben Holt says they are father and son before anything else and like every family, ‘they have…

In My Opinion: ‘Sensationalising shark encounters as dangerous or terrifying only reinforces outdated and harmful stereotypes.’ Brendon Sing has been diving with sharks for 25 years and says shark experiences should be 'respectful and educational'. ITV's new show SHARK!…

Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne dies at 76 "surrounded by love", family confirms bbc.in/44YYCEb

We go again... #BBCFootball #WEURO2025

The monthly cost of renting a home in the UK has risen by £221 in three years. That's an increase of 21%, taking the average monthly rent to just under £1,300. High demand, a limited housing supply, and landlords passing on their own rising costs to their tenants is said to be…

The UK and 27 other nations have called for an immediate end to the war in Gaza. In a joint statement they say the suffering of civilians has “reached new depths”, urging a negotiated ceasefire. Israel’s foreign ministry have responded saying it’s “disconnected from reality and…

A landmark report setting out how to improve the water industry in England and Wales has been published. It contains more than 80 recommendations for transforming the sector but we’re being warned to expect higher bills. Nicky Campbell asks: Water: time to pay up?

Martin Lewis on "why risk isn't always bad, especially in investing" 💷 Listen to #MartinLewis on BBC Sounds 🎙️

Around 1.5 million 16 and 17-year-olds will be able to vote in the next general election. The government says the move is the “biggest change to UK democracy in a generation" Nicky Campbell asks: Teen vote: democracy or desperation?

Looking for the perfect running playlist to accompany #WEURO2025? ⚽️ Women's Football Weekly's Ellen White and Jen Beattie pick their favourite tracks for this guest episode of Pace Setter Listen now on BBC Sounds 🎧 bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0…

🚨 It's Mixtape time! 🗳️ The voting age in the UK has been lowered to 16 - so this week's theme is... 🎶 The Wonder Years! Songs about being a teenager! Let's hear 'em 👇

The PM has suspended four MPs for breaking party discipline over the welfare bill. In total, 47 Labour MPs rebelled against the government's proposed cuts. What do you make of the punishment - an overreaction, or necessary to restore discipline? Nicky Campbell asks: Labour:…

At 10am Nicky Campbell is joined by MPs: 🔴Labour MP for Hyndburn, Sarah Smith 🔵Conservative MP for Isle of Wight East, Joe Robertson 🟢Green Party MP for Waveney Valley, Adrian Ramsay What do YOU want to ask them❓

A school’s apologised for sending home a pupil wearing a Union Jack dress on a culture celebration day. 12-year-old Courtney was planning to make a speech saying: "It can feel like being British doesn't count as a culture, just because it's the majority". Nicky Campbell asks:…

The two men found guilty of felling Sycamore Gap tree in Northumberland will be sentenced later today. Both men have been convicted of two counts of criminal damage - potentially facing up to 10 years in prison. Fair punishment or disproportionate? Nicky Campbell asks:…

The UK is breaking heat and rainfall records increasingly frequently, the Met Office has warned. The weather service says there are more extremely hot days and fewer cold nights - what are you doing to adapt? Should we build our houses differently? Improve flood defences?…

Buckingham Palace says President Trump has formally accepted an invitation from King Charles for a second state visit to Britain. Two nights from 17th September... large security fees and protesters - is Trump worth the fuss? Or should the UK roll out the red carpet? Improve…